Can this be chopped Dad?

[slowriderz]

Well.... I know that I have way to many projects going on in the garage but how could i say no to my baby girl. While helping me work on the Dyno cruiser my daughter grew a very strange look in her eyes. A look that I am sure I have had many many times. I realize that she is staring at her broken down bike sitting in the corner with her wheels upstairs spinning. I let her ponder her thoughts and the question finally came...... " hey Dad, can that bike be chopped?" I asked if she had any ideas and she spit out some good thoughts! So after a few minor rule explanations, away we went!

Rule#1 = Have to have shop clothes on (or Mom will kill us)
Rule#2 = She has to tear down and reassemble
Rule#3 = If we start, we finish
and FINALLY--- Rule#4 = At NO time can Justin Bieber music be heard in the shop!!!!

This should be a very rewarding project! Have no clue where we are going with this but it will be a fun adventure.

Of course the shop shirt has to be bike related

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Rule #4 is a good rule!

Gotta love it when they come to ya with an idea..
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=45837&p=444975&hilit=torker#p444975

 

[slowriderz]

That was a cool looking project Chips. Kinda funny that you posted that because little does my baby know, I ordered a set of stingray wheels and tires this morning for her. Thought I could get her mind spinning even faster when she sees those!

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

That was a cool looking project Chips. Kinda funny that you posted that because little does my baby know, I ordered a set of stingray wheels and tires this morning for her. Thought I could get her mind spinning even faster when she sees those!

She'll love that! Having fun with our kids and sharing with others in the hobby is what it all about for me!

 

[largek9]

I think this is great! I'm always a fan of the family projects! Pics for ever ,great job. Can't wait to see where its go'in. Out of the eyes of Kids.

 

[MplsCoaster]

So great to hear kids getting creative ideas and parents supporting them! Good Luck!

 

[slowriderz]

well in all honesty... she has been my shop sidekick for some time now! This is the first time she has asked to tackle her own project. Heck... get after it kiddo! Im going to love every second of watching her creativity bloom.

 

[KC so-cal]

CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU GUYS COME UP WITH 8)

 

[Floyd]

Love it! Cant get enough father/daughter time!

 

[MikeOneal]

That looks like its going to be fun!

 

[slowriderz]

Ok ok.... Not to be a picture tease but I am on my phone with no way to upload tonight. I just couldn't wait to share our afternoon. Got home from work to a couple boxes on the stoop. Tires wheels and tubes. Called my daughter into the shop and said " I think this junk belongs to you". Boy the look on her face when she pulled out the 20 x 4.25 tires! Priceless!!!!! After we wrestled them onto the new wheels we had to quit for the night. I think she may now understand what chainstays are and what the need to "chop" means. Lol... Pics to come first thing in the morning. Have a great night all!

 

[5lam]

Awesome! Can't wait to see some pics! This will be interesting

 

[slowriderz]

As promised. Here are some pictures of the wheels and tires for her new project. I dont know about her but my mind was racing all night long about what we plan to do next.

Her girlfriend thought we were both crazy! "and why is your dad taking pictures of wheels?" she asked

 

[slowriderz]

And after we made dinner and got her little brother cooled out for the night, we had to run back into the shop for a couple seconds more!

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

I see a ramp being built in the near future...... :shock:

 

[yoothgeye]

Looking good! Can't wait to see what you have to go through to clearance those things.

 

[kingfish254]

I am loving this story and this build!!!
MO FATTA MO BETTA!!!!!!

She is going to have a bad little ride!!!!

 

[slowriderz]

Thanks for the support guys! I am really enjoying the time with my little girl. She is #3 of 4. The oldest boy will be off to college soon, the middle (13) daughter is fully engaged in volley ball, dance and pretty much teenage girl stuff that "dads dont understand" and then the youngest..... well he is a bit to young for the bike game for now at almost 5 months old. but I have started a project for him as well.... viewtopic.php?f=21&t=50913&p=492840&hilit=micro+cruiser#p492840
I have to be honest in saying that I thought she would have lost interest a couple years ago in helping me in the garage. I think she has my mindset now. not sure if thats good or bad hahaha

 

[FatBoy]

Very cool project! Way to GO DAD!!!! 8) :mrgreen:

 

[azchopshop]

the fatty tires are awesome.